Best Lemon Butter Sauce For Cake Recipes

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LEMON BUTTER SAUCE



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This lemon garlic butter sauce is rich, flavorful, and SO easy to make! Serve it on pasta, couscous, roasted veggies, and more.

Provided by Jeanine Donofrio

Categories     Component

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
1 garlic clove (grated)
¼ teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper
Parsley (for garnish)
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the garlic and salt and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice. Season with freshly ground pepper and sprinkle with parsley and red pepper flakes, if using.
  • Serve with steamed artichokes for dipping or toss with pasta. See the blog post above for additional serving suggestions.

EASIEST LEMON DESSERT SAUCE



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Easiest Lemon Dessert Sauce brightens any dish. Serve it warm over cakes, bread pudding, pancakes, and ice cream.

Provided by Paula

Categories     any meal     Dessert

Time 8m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Bring lemon rind, lemon juice, sugar, and cornstarch to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir constantly.
  • Reduce heat to simmer and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is thick.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon orange juice.
  • Serve warm.
  • Refrigerate up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 116 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 3 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 103 g, Calories 447 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON BUTTER SAUCE



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When dinner needs a little something extra (but you don't know what), try Lemon Butter Sauce. A professional chef's secret weapon, this nutty brown butter sauce is ready in mere minutes and works citrusy magic on fish, chicken, or vegetables.

Provided by Meggan Hill

Categories     Pantry

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick, cut into 4 pieces)
1 small shallot (minced, about 1-2 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (minced)
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme (minced)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small, heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Cook, swirling constantly, until butter turns dark golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in shallots until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove pan from heat and stir in parsley, thyme, and lemon juice.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper). Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 101 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON BUTTER



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/4 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Place the ingredients in a small bowl and mash together with a fork. Place the butter mixture in a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap and roll into a 1-inch-diameter cylinder. Twist the ends and refrigerate until ready to use.

EASY FRESH LEMON DESSERT SAUCE



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This simple lemon sauce is ridiculously easy, and it is wonderful on many desserts like pound cake, gingerbread, or bread pudding.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Sauce

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sugar
1 rounded tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon cold butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and kosher salt. Add boiling water and whisk to blend.
  • Place pan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly until mixture is thick and clear.
  • Stir lemon zest and lemon juice into sauce.
  • Whisk butter into sauce, a little at a time.
  • Serve sauce warm over dessert, pound cake, pancakes , or bread pudding . Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 1 g, ServingSize About 1 1/2 Cups (3-6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

LEMON BUTTER CAKE



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This is a good way to use up leftover lemon butter or lemon spread - based on a recipe for a foundation buttercake from Super Food Ideas magazine.

Provided by katew

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

185 g butter, softened
3/4 cup caster sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 big eggs or 3 small eggs
1 3/4 cups self raising flour
100 ml sour cream
1 tablespoon boiling water
3/4 cup lemon butter

Steps:

  • Grease pan -18cm square Preheat oven to 180 Using electric mixer - cream butter, sugar and vanilla together.
  • Add eggs ,1 at a time,beat well after each addition.
  • Sift flour over butter mixture - stir gently to combine.
  • Stir in milk , fold in boiling water.
  • Soon batter into prepared pan.
  • Dollop tablespoons of lemon butter over batter.
  • Use a knife or chopstick to swirl and to combine {like for a marble cake}.
  • Bake 30 - 40 minutes - cool in tin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.8, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 122.8, Sodium 161.3, Carbohydrate 40.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 19, Protein 5.4

LEMON BUTTER SAUCE FOR CAKE



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This is a rich and bright sauce that is excellent with any heavy unfrosted cake. A classic from the Farm Journal magazine

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Lemon

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to a small sauce pan Cook over med.
  • heat, stirring constantly until it comes to a boil.
  • Remove from heat, stir and cool slightly.
  • Serve on cake.

LEMON DESSERT SAUCE



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While this sauce makes a wonderful topping for angel food cake, it's also great as a glazed for roasted chicken with some thyme or rosemary...or swirled in to a homemade cheesecake.-Connie Jurvevich, Atmore, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 17m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
Angel food or pound cake

Steps:

  • In the top of a double boiler, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in butter, lemon juice and zest. Cook over simmering water for 10-12 minutes or until mixture reaches 160° and is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Refrigerate for up to 1 week. Serve chilled over the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APPLE CAKE WITH LEMON SAUCE



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I make this delicious apple cake with the apples we get from a local orchard. Growers here in Ohio produce a wide variety of apples, and they're all good!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 20-24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

CAKE:
3 large eggs
1-3/4 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sliced peeled tart apples
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup raisins
LEMON SAUCE:
1 large lemon
2 large egg yolks
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups water
4 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • For cake, beat eggs; add sugar, oil and vanilla. In separate bowl, combine the flour, soda, cinnamon and salt. Add flour mixture to egg mixture all at once; blend and stir. Add apples, nuts and raisins to mixture; blend well. Pour batter into well-greased 11x7-in. baking pan (13x9-in. baking pan may be used); decrease baking time by 15-20 minutes. Bake at 375° for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., For sauce, grate peel from lemon; measure out 1-1/2 teaspoons rind. Squeeze lemon; measure 3 tablespoons juice. Set aside. Beat egg yolks lightly; set aside. In separate bowl, blend sugar, cornstarch and salt. Measure water into saucepan; gradually stir in sugar mixture. Cook, stirring, until mixture boils clear and thickens. Remove from heat. Beat small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks. Return yolk mixture to saucepan; cook and stir about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; add lemon peel, juice and butter. Pour sauce over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ELLIE'S CRANBERRY CAKE WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE



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This is a fluffy, tender cake that has cranberries in every bite. The cake is not overly sweet. Where this cake becomes amazing is the lemon butter sauce. It's buttery and rich with just the right amount of citrus flavor. There's something about lemon and cranberry flavors mixed that is just divine. Perfect with an afternoon...

Provided by Mary Louise

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 c sugar
3 Tbsp butter, room temperature
1 c milk
2 c cake flour
2 tsp baking powder
pinch salt
1 tsp vanilla
2 c cranberries, cut in half (fresh is best or frozen)
LEMON BUTTER SAUCE
1/2 c butter
1 c brown sugar
16 oz boiling water
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
juice of one lemon
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Beat sugar and butter. Add vanilla.
  • 2. In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  • 3. Alternate adding flour and milk to sugar/butter mixture.
  • 4. Mix until combined.
  • 5. Fold in cranberries.
  • 6. Pour into a greased and floured square 8 or 9 inch pan.
  • 7. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 30 minutes.
  • 8. While the cake is baking you can prepare the sauce. In a saucepan combine the butter, brown sugar, flour, and boiling water. Bring to a boil. Boil 1 minute or until thickened. The sauce should be thick like gravy, not too thick. Remove from heat. Add lemon juice and vanilla.
  • 9. Cool the cake. Cake can be served warm from the oven or cool. Serve cake with hot sauce. TIP: Mom always made the cake and sauce ahead of time. She stored the sauce in a glass jar in the refrigerator and reheated it when she served the cake.

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